KENNETH L. COON, 76, of Temple, Texas, and formerly of Winfield, passed away Friday morning, July 16, 2010 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.

Born on July 12, 1934 in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Earl and Evelyn (Wood) Coon. He was raised and received his education Winfield and graduated from Winfield High School in 1953. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marines from 1953 to 1958.

He was united in marriage to Pat Llamas on September 20, 1958 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The couple made their home in Winfield, Kansas. Kenneth was employed at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. In 1970, the couple moved to Temple, Texas. Kenneth received his associates degree from Temple College and was a computer programmer at Ft. Hood. He retired in 1999.

He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Temple. His hobbies included his grandchildren, reading and woodworking.

His family includes:
His wife: Pat of the home;
His sons: Chad Coon and wife Sue; Christian Coon and wife Chastity; all of Temple, TX;
His daughters: Candy Hitt and husband Joe; and Cathi Green, all of Temple, TX;
His grandchildren: Brittany, Ochen, Kimber, Chase, Shantell, Zach, Levi, Gabbie, Sierra, Nicholas, Cody and Cameron; and
His great-grandchildren: Scarlett and Brooke.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Leon; and his sister, Juanita Moore.

Funeral services will be held at Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Holy Name Catholic Church. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 19, 2010. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., that evening.

A memorial has been established in Kenneth's name for the American Kidney Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.